Quality Control Manager 03911 NWGC

Location: Delta Junction, Alaska
Title: Quality Control Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind General Contractors, LLC (NWGC) is a small business firm that provides comprehensive construction services for commercial, military, and government customers. NWGC is part of a family of North Wind companies with common ownership under Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). NWGC offers clients a low risk small business backed by a mature, financially strong parent organization and an excellent past performance history.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team - not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

POSITION PURPOSE:
North Wind General Contractors has an immediate opening for an onsite Quality Control Manager (QCM) to perform on a mid-size USACE bid-build construction project located in Fort Greely, AK. The Quality Control Manager (QCM) is responsible for managing and performing the daily QC responsibilities to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the established minimum standards and specifications. The QCM role includes direct oversight and review of project documentation; the physical inspection phase of the workflow process; and coordination with personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to provide and document a quality product. The QCM is responsible for submittals and daily QC reports using the USACE Resident Management System (RMS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads planning, development, and implementation of the Quality Control Management Plan and system for all work divisions for construction projects, from notice to proceed through final customer acceptance.
• Establishes and leads quality control initiatives, activities, and corrective actions.
• Reviews project specifications for project quality requirements and ensures work performed on site complies with contract requirements and specifications.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary. Coordinate the approval of material submittals and track the status of approval to completion.
• Conducts weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provides daily QC oversight and reports as described in project contract documents.
• Manages Non-Conformance Notices and the Request for Information process though corrective action.
• Manages and resolves issues in conjunction with the project superintendent and the project manager.
• Records daily quality control observations on all construction activities in daily inspection logs and takes photos of progress. Prepare daily QC reports.
• Creates, updates and maintains project submittal logs and all other project specific quality control reports.
• Ability to act as a CESCL in the capacity to manage stormwater pollution prevention permits (SWPPP) and perform SWPPP inspections.
• Conducts preparatory, initial and follow up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of Construction desired for each definable feature of work. Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with approved submittals, and contract specifications. Verifies all onsite materials are handled and stored properly for use on the project.
• Conducts preconstruction meetings with the superintendent, construction workers, and all subcontractors prior to the start of each new phase of work.
• Documents and maintains project specific test and inspection logs. Ensures testing facilities, laboratories, and equipment conform to specification requirements. Verifies testing procedures meet requirements, calibrations are current, and reviews/verifies test reports meet contract requirements.
• Conducts follow up inspections to verify all work is being performed in accordance with the contract documents and the approved project submittals (Desired results come from what is inspected, not what is expected).
• Coordinates and documents the testing and commissioning of building systems.
• Records and distributes Contractor punch list items, Government punch list items, and verifies their completion prior to Final inspection.
• Documents final inspections, certificates of occupancy and acceptance of completed work.
• Maintains the project "as-built" drawings on a daily basis.
• Assembles and submits project closeout documents that include O&M manuals, "as-builts" and warranties.
• Maintains project related documentation in the government-owned RMS and company SharePoint site.
• Stops work, if necessary, to resolve matters that affect safety or quality.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other Duties as Assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• A graduate of a four-year accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Building Science, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction experience on similar size and type construction projects, which includes $10M+ replacement of mechanical and electrical systems.
• In lieu of the education and experience requirements for the CQC System Manager, a candidate may qualify provided they have a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction quality control.
• Experience in federal Government contracting, USACE / NAVFAC.
• Experience using the USACE RMS.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess a working knowledge of Adobe, Cloud-based filing systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• High level proficiency in written and verbal communication is required.
• Must be well organized and be able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Must have a good understanding of applicable construction laws for local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Special Requirements:

• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQMC) certificate, or ability to obtain.
• International Code Council (ICC) certified as a Commercial Building Inspector, or ability to obtain.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Fluent in English.
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to military installations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiar with the requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1, and experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. The position will include prolonged periods of sitting in order to perform administrative duties.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The position will require work to be performed indoors and outdoors. The employee will be exposed to various weather conditions. Other hazards include, but are not limited to working near heavy equipment, noise hazards, chemicals, cleaning products, asbestos, lead based paint, contaminated soils and road traffic. Cold climate and remote location considerations.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.